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Free Range Junker PodcastSell it like it's hot on Facebook Live!Today you are in for a treat as we are joined by the infamous Perry "Mankini" Fleishman and Jon "Obiwan" Jacoby of Facebook Live Auctions and Sales fame to talk all things live sale. Learn how these dudes of the north got started selling in Facebook groups, how they find their treasures and continue to entertain the masses week after week. 2025-02-0940 min
Free Range Junker PodcastGhostly Goods and Haunted Heirlooms- it's Spooky Season!Join us for a night of ghost hunting with our friends Jim and Kyla as we hear their stories of spooky sightings and paranormal investigations. On a dark night in October, we invited these local experts to bring their equipment and set up shop among the relics and rarities, where weird noises and other unexplainable things have happened. In this episode, we dive into the spookier side of life, investigating the hauntings that we've experienced in our building. Is it just the history that haunts these items, or do some customers never fully check out? Tune in as we...2024-10-2940 min
Free Range Junker PodcastThe life and legend of toy collector Bruce IboldJoin Kari and Rick as they sit down with the family of Bruce Ibold—a passionate toy collector, store owner, real estate mogul, and, most importantly, a devoted investor in people. Through heartfelt conversations, you’ll be inspired by Bruce’s remarkable story as seen through the eyes of those who knew him best and continue to carry on his legacy. We’ll dive into the world of toys, explore the sense of community Bruce fostered, and share how we came to connect with his family and help find new homes for his cherished collection. This is a journey of love...2024-09-2547 min
Free Range Junker PodcastLet's Talk About Where Shit Comes From - Unveiling Hidden Histories! In this episode, Kari and Rick dive into a fascinating discussion about provenance, focusing on wartime treasures. They share personal stories, including surprising discoveries in the basement of their Retro Ranch building. These items revealed unknown aspects of her reserved grandfather's life, including his role as an interpreter and lady friends all over the world during WWII. The episode highlights the rich, often hidden histories behind vintage items and the profound personal stories they can unveil.2024-07-2622 minFree Range Junker PodcastOrganizing your hoard with Sara Washburn Today we are joined by Sara Washburn from Peace by Piece, a professional organizing and estate sale company in western Wisconsin. We'll talk about how to part with your junk, how to organize your hoard, when to ask for help, dogs, blood donation, and how to market a small business! It's like a fruit salad- a little bit of everything! So buckle up kids- it's time to chat with Sara and Blaze the labrador retriever!2024-07-1131 minFree Range Junker Podcast"Feel my muscles bro!"Tune in to hear why Kari and Rick haven't uploaded a new episode in over a month! From the peaks to the pits, they share the rollercoaster ride of life that sometimes gets in the way of picking vintage awesomeness. They also delve into the unusual stories that make their business interesting, from a dilapidated building with a disturbing smell to the mystery of footsteps in an empty shop. But the strangeness doesn't stop there. Kari and Rick also talk serial killers and discuss the presence of a mischievous ghost in their midst! 2024-06-1627 minFree Range Junker PodcastDearly departed in the dank dark cellarIn this week's episode, Kari and Rick discuss one of the strangest estate clean outs they have ever done. Hundreds of tennis ball tubes, thousands of legos and oodles of "adult items" were among the quirky discoveries- so listen in to hear how they set a new record at the landfill!2024-04-2419 minFree Range Junker PodcastThe Clean Out Chronicles- learning as we go!Kari and Rick chat about their first ever cleanout that they did when starting their estate sale business. They chronical lessons learned along the way, unique finds, interesting occurances that are pretty typical when cleaning out years of someone's life in a home. 2024-04-0320 minFree Range Junker PodcastIt all started with baseball cards and Hot Wheels...Becoming the self-proclaimed Prince of Pressed Steel and Junk Yard Jezebelle didn't happen overnight- it took years of side hustlin', curb pickin, barn diggin' and estate salin' to get to where they are today! Join Rick and Kari for a ride along through their start up years!2024-03-2032 minFree Range Junker PodcastSo we're doin' a little thing! What happens when you find yourself traversing the country in a van called Betty White listening to podcasts? You start thinking maybe, just maybe, when finally get out of that van, you could have your OWN podcast! So we thought, hey why not? We've got stories to share, tales to tell and tea to spill! Join us for this introductory taste of the Free Range Junker Podcast!2024-03-2001 min